South America Tours in November 2027

CAROLINA was a most thorough and helpful guide, really outstanding. I wasn't well on the trip and she did so much to help me. The itinerary was great and it was just fabulous to stay right in the park at Torres del Paine- the hotel there was superb with its dining/lounge room and wood fire. After the trip I stayed on in El Calafate and I would strongly suggest that 1-1/2 hours be fitted into the itinerary to visit the fabulous Glacerium preferably before all the glacier viewing to give people a really good understanding of how it all works.

Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Zip lining, Mountain Biking and Raftong were all incredible and I?d recommend them over and over again. Joseph and Walter were excellent guides. Accommodation on this tour is poor (hostels without window covers for mosquitos/cold water/bed bugs) and so I?d recommend looking at a ?classic? tour instead!

Wonderful 'taste' of Costa Rica's wildlife and flora. Since it was 8 days, there was some travel time to get to each spot (as clearly written in the itinerary) and the guide and driver did a great job with wildlife spotting along the way. Personally, I would have preferred more time in Monteverde area and less by the beach, but that is how it was planned from the start. Went at the end of the rainy season, so there were some minor adjustments that the guide worked out ... so we did still see all the planned stops. Leisurely trip.

Really enjoyed the variety of things to see and do. Galapagos Islands were amazing and pleased to see that they are trying hard to protect the local environment and native animals and educate the next generation. Loved the giant tortoises and the way local rangers are protecting them from extinction from hand rearing eggs to releasing them when they are older. Blue footed Boobies were a highlight of mine to see, only wish I had seen the red footed boobies as well. The visit to the rose farm was an eye opener as I hadn't realised that Ecuador was such a productive place for roses and exportation, the employees all looked happy and relaxed. Interesting visit to Condor sanctuary and the way they are rehabilitating injured birds and introducing them into the countryside.

Oswaldo was an amazing CEO - he cared so much about The Galapagos, the clients, the crew, the boat and G-Adventures. He was proactive on every outing to make sure we would have the best experience possible - on terms of the time we left (avoid other people), his knowledge, his picture taking and everything he shared with us. The Captain and the Crew were so caring and responsive to any need we might have. Everything was AMAZING - just as it should have been to be exploring the most special place I have seen on this planet.

Machu Picchu and at sunrise Aquas Caliente hotel on the river Lake Titicaca, floating islands and the Uros Tribe Loved having lunch with the locals Also loved the hotels and meals we had. Great experience!!!